advisory
uhd-VEYE-zuh-ree
Advisory (adj) means giving advice or recommendations rather than making binding decisions. Example: “She joined the advisory board to share her experience with the new school.”
adj
1
Giving advice or recommendations rather than making binding decisions.
"She joined the advisory board to share her experience with the new school."
"The panel's advisory opinion is not compulsory, but the council usually follows it."
"The committee serves only in an advisory role."
noun
1
An official warning or notice about a situation, such as weather or travel.
"The airline sent a travel advisory warning passengers about delays caused by fog."
"A flood advisory was in force for the low-lying roads by the river."
"The National Weather Service issued a winter storm advisory."
How to use advisory
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither "offering advice/guidance" (adjective) or an official warning notice (noun).
Common pairings
advisory role
travel advisory
weather advisory
issue an advisory
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Word forms
- Plural
- advisories
- Comparative
- more advisory
- Superlative
- most advisory
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Etymology
From advise plus the ending -ory.
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What does “advisory” mean?
The word “advisory” means giving advice or recommendations rather than making binding decisions. In plain terms, either "offering advice/guidance" (adjective) or an official warning notice (noun).
How do you pronounce “advisory”?
“Advisory” is pronounced uhd-VEYE-zuh-ree (/ædˈvaɪz(ə)ɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “advisory” in a sentence?
Here is “advisory” used in a sentence: “The committee serves only in an advisory role.”
What part of speech is “advisory”?
Depending on how it is used, “advisory” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “advisory” a common word?
“Advisory” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
How many meanings does “advisory” have?
“Advisory” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: giving advice or recommendations rather than making binding decisions.
What is the difference between an "advisory" and a "warning"?
As a noun, an "advisory" is an official notice about a situation such as weather or travel, often giving information and recommendations. A "warning" usually signals a more serious or imminent threat, so a warning tends to carry greater urgency than an advisory.
What is the difference between "advisory" and "mandatory"?
"Advisory" means giving advice or recommendations rather than making binding decisions, so following it is optional. "Mandatory" means required and enforceable, so an advisory role or guideline can be ignored without penalty, while a mandatory one cannot.
Can "advisory" be both an adjective and a noun?
Yes. As an adjective, "advisory" describes something that gives advice rather than making binding decisions, as in "an advisory committee." As a noun, it names an official warning or notice about a situation, such as a weather advisory or a travel advisory.
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